Bruno Casanova (motorcyclist)

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Bruno Casanova
NationalityItalian
Born (1964-06-01) 1 June 1964 (age 60)
Cervia, Italy
Motorcycle racing career statistics
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Active years 1987 - 1994
First race 1987 125cc Spanish Grand Prix
Last race 1994 125cc German Grand Prix
First win 1992 125cc German Grand Prix
Last win 1992 125cc German Grand Prix
StartsWinsPodiums Poles F. laps Points
8911665406

Bruno Casanova (born 1 June 1964 in Cervia [1] ) is a former Italian Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. In 1986, he won the 80cc European road racing championship. [2] His best year was in 1987 when he finished second to Fausto Gresini in the 125cc world championship. Casanova won one Grand Prix race during his career. [3]

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References

  1. Bruno Casanova career statistics at pilotegpmoto.com Archived 2014-01-02 at the Wayback Machine
  2. "European road racing championship results". racingmemo.free.fr. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
  3. "Bruno Casanova career statistics at MotoGP.com". motogp.com. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
Sporting positions
Preceded by 80 cc motorcycle European Champion
1986
Succeeded by